“The original is classic, but the remake is masterful.”
Recently, IaskedtheBuzzFeed Communityto share a movie remake they like more than the original.
The results wereinteresting,to say the least.
NOTENot every remake is a line-for-line, shot-for-shot remake.
It can be argued that some of these are re-imaginings and reboots.
Don’t stress over it too much.
I am counting it if it is a movie with the same premise and title.
“The first movie I think of is the remake ofThe Parent Trap(1998).”
“Denis VilleneuvesDune(2021) is much better than the originalDune.
I love both of them, but the original is more nostalgic as opposed to a captivating film.
The acting in the new one is better, as is the CGI.
I feel a stronger connection with the characters.
Overall, just a better adaptation.”
“The Lion King(2019).
I am a huge fan of grounded realism, and the voice talent was solid.
It really feels like you’re out there experiencing the world.
I was immersed from start to finish, big and small.
“Mean Girls(2024).
I loveRenee Rappand she did so well.”
“I have to sayThe Invisible Man(2020) withElisabeth Moss.
It was a damn good movie!
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factoryis better thanWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
“Ghostbusters(2016) with the gals.
Chris Hemsworth was hysterical as their assistant, too.
I dont understand the hate for this movie at all and never will.”
Emma Watson’s acting in it is meh but everyone else was so wonderful.
I loved the songs, the beast was great, the scenery was beautiful.
It’s become kind of a comfort film.”
“Pride & Prejudice(2005).
The cinematography is beautiful and the actors gave superb performances.”
“True Grit(2010) is much better than the John Wayne version from 1969.
I usually badmouth remakes, but this one is an exception.”
“A Star is Born(2018).
I like the acting better as well.”
15.“Cinderella(2015).
It had more backstory and depth than just ‘man sees pretty woman and fancies himself in love.’
And let’s be honest, the ballroom scene is just breathtaking!”
“The Producers(2005) remake is so much better than the 1968 film.”
“Point Break(2015) is so much better than the original.
“The newIt(2017) is so much better.”
“The remake ofCarrie(2013) with Chloe Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore.
The original is classic but the remake is masterful.”
“Little Women(2019) is a superior remake that far exceeds the original.
It was never boring or slow and had me honestly completely convinced it would end differently.
Also, every time Meryl Streep came on screen I was immediately addicted.
She really is one of the greatest actresses of all time.”
I love the original Dario Argento version, but more as a campy horror flick.
But Guadagnino’s was just a crazier and more gut-wrenching experience.
“Dredd.It seemed more real and Karl Urban did a great job.
I also liked the original.”
“Rob Zombie’s remake ofHalloweenso dark and psychological; so intense compared to Carpenter’s original.”
“The Man Who Knew Too Much.
27.“Sabrina(1995).
Harrison Ford threaded the line between aloof & warm better than Humphrey Bogart.”
“Don(2006)is better than the originalDon(1978).
“Friday the 13th(2009)is a greatest hits album of the first four.”
“The originalDawn of the Dead(1978)by George R. Romero was a classic.
It was a great weekend midnight movie.
I can watch it over and over.”
31.And lastly, “John Carpenter’sThe Thing(1982).
One of Kurt Russell’s iconic performances in one of Carpenter’s best-directed films.
No CGI, fantastic practical effects by Rob Bottin.”
I bet there is a remake you like more than the original.
Let me know in the comment section below (And be nice to one another!
